Second 220 kV Kerawalapitiya–Colombo Port underground cable link – AIIB-funded; Cabinet grants 'Special Project' VAT/customs exemption
ترسية عقد – Sri Lanka
Civil trenching/HDD, cable-jointing and logistics subcontractors can approach the ETERN–LS Cable consortium as the exempted 220 kV cable project proceeds.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | Sri Lanka · Colombo |
| Client / owner | National Transmission Network Service Provider (successor to Ceylon Electricity Board) |
| Awarded to | Jiangsu ETERN Co. Ltd – LS Cable & System consortium |
| Announced | 07 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Substations & transmission grids |
Trades and packages needed
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- Cables, switchgear & electrical materials (main package)
- Water, sewer & utility networks (incl. HDD) (main package)
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.